Nebraska Statutes 83-1,127. Board of Pardons; duties
The Board of Pardons shall:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 83-1,127
- Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) Exercise the pardon authority as defined in section 83-170 for all criminal offenses except treason and cases of impeachment;
(2) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for its own administration and operation;
(3) Appoint and remove its employees as prescribed by the State Personnel System and delegate appropriate powers and duties to them;
(4) Consult with the Board of Parole concerning applications for the exercise of pardon authority;
(5) Consult with the Department of Motor Vehicles concerning applications received from the department pursuant to section 60-6,209 for the exercise of pardon authority; and
(6) Exercise all powers and perform all duties necessary and proper in carrying out its responsibilities under the provisions of the Nebraska Treatment and Corrections Act.
Source
- Laws 1969, c. 817, § 58, p. 3102;
- Laws 1979, LB 322, § 66;
- Laws 1981, LB 545, § 44;
- Laws 1992, Third Spec. Sess., LB 13, § 6;
- Laws 1994, LB 677, § 13;
- Laws 1998, LB 309, § 25;
- Laws 2023, LB50, § 54.
- Effective Date: September 2, 2023